We have been here twice in a few weeks because this is our new favorite Sushi restaurant…read more The restaurant is clean and has a simple style. The staff are very friendly. The amount of sushi you get compared to cost makes it very affordable. The plating is amazing as you can see in the photos. We opted for the combos which come with several pieces of sushi and some come with sashimi as well and rolls. The cuts of sushi were large and fresh. There was wasabi and ginger if you enjoy those. The rolls were creative and delicious. Our favorite was Ni Bistro roll followed by the Emerald. The sushi"wich" was very creative and looked like a sandwich. The Ni Bistro was full of flavor and had a lot of pieces. Overall, we highly recommend this new find on the Northwest side!

Surprisingly bad. I ordered the chicken and pineapple fried rice and a spicy tuna roll…read more Both were the worst I've had. The spicy tuna roll was especially strange - it had no flavor. I didn't know what I was eating. Eventually I could pick up some spiciness, but it was subtle. It was so bland and mushy, I wasn't even sure I was eating tuna. At one point I pulled a piece of the roll apart to take a closer look. I couldn't tell if it was tuna or not - I assume they use some kind of filler ingredients in addition to tuna (maybe that's normal for spicy tuna rolls, but they normally taste much better than this). The fried rice was the worst I've had, though still edible. The pineapple was strange in that it didn't taste like pineapple - I guess it wasn't ripe yet. So no pineapple flavor in the pineapple fried rice. Beyond that, the dish was bland. The unfortunate reality is that Tucson has low standards for Asian food, and shockingly bad places can stick around for years. Some of you remember Yokohama Rice Bowl, a local fast food chain, which was awful, and immediately displaced when Panda Express arrived, which is 10x better... It's too bad that Ni's isn't trying to do something great.

We made reservations and were seated promptly. We opted for indoor seating. It's really nice…read moreinside. Nice dim lighting. Our server was friendly and gave us time to look over the menu. We began with ordering edemame and yellow tail nigiri to start. It was from the happy hour menu which was a great start to our meal. I also got their cocktail of the day, which was pretty refreshing. Keep in mind that HH is good until 6pm. We also ordered salmon roll, teriyaki noodles with either white rice and 2 buns to share. It was good enough for two people. Overall, food tasted great. Very fresh.

I'm a big fan of Obon, so when visiting Tucson, we decided to stop in for an early dinner! We…read morearrived just in time for happy hour, so we ordered a pan-fried pork gyoza off their HH menu. The pork gyoza was good, but it wasn't very warm. We each ordered ramen for our dinner. Mine the Oban and my friend the Original. The ramen was good, but mine tasted a little different than their Scottsdale/Phoenix locations. It wasn't as flavorful and as spicy as it normally is. This location is pretty small. Not a lot of tables, but they do have an outdoor patio and a large bar. Parking is a little bit of a nightmare due to the downtown location. I did park in the parking garage across the street, and I thought it was unusual they don't validate for parking. Overall, it was a fun time and our service was good.

Yesterday they give us little bit of Chicken which is really disappointing and it was really…read moreabsolutely delicious you can tell the difference in Chinese food. This time they give us some more which is excellent so outstanding. The ambiance is good and service is really quick. 10/10

Never got to try it, bad customer service from the start…read more Stopped and asked what time they were open to, no issue waiting for the young lady to finish her phone call eventually. Ok 9:30 tonight so we said we'd be back. Came back only to be told of a 40 minute wait??? Why not say something earlier? Like so many front facing employees this young lady truly cared less. Then read the reviews and went elsewhere.

First time at Asian Buffett on request of friend who loves seafood …read more There were stations & stations of many food choices even had pizza! The restaurant very large ,clean ,bright , newer modern looking with colorful tile & Asian murals . Although a little early for me , filled my first plate with salmon , crab , shrimp , escargot , even tried a frog leg ( "tastes like chicken" jk) . Big fresh sushi bar , several soups tried hot & sour, & many veggie's too. Back for fruit & a few deserts . So much food , so many choices ; however I must say I felt satisfied that it was light , mostly healthy & a good value for 22$ ( 18$ m-th kids much les$ ) with all that seafood . The Buffett completely staff with people continually offering help picking up plates & friendly banter . river rd w of stone s side

As always, food was great. Admittedly I went for the oysters, I'm an East Coaster that just moved…read moreback to Arizona from Maine last year and I love oysters. After taking down 3 dozen and some crab legs I tapped out. Great Oysters at an extremely clean buffet is unheard of. Service was great, table was always cleaned and drinks refilled quickly. We visit every time we go to Tucson.

This is not the type of restaurant where you need any more ambience than watching the food…read morepreparation a few feet from your table. After probably more than a dozen meals there, I've never been disappointed in the quality of the food or the service. It has a "no-nonsense" interior that suits the purpose just fine. I drive 17 miles each way to eat there if I'm not in the area for other reasons. I almost hesitate to recommend the place so it doesn't become popular to the point that seating becomes more of an issue. Smile here.

Old school Chinese diner. Not fancy, but def fast…read more Not sure if the economy is causing a drop in food quality or if there have been changes in recipes or cooks but it has been noticeable. The dish that used to be my go to was the ginger chicken, but the chicken quality is noticeably less tender, on the stringy side. So I switched to order other dishes like their tofu dishes or an occasional Mongolian meat dish. Again, the meat & sauce similarities (hard to tell them apart) are noticeable. It's still a decent place for a fast meal or easy takeout but I find myself looking elsewhere for Chinese food. Their fried rice was always basic, but now it's like it got hit with some soy sauce & little else Prices have gotten a bit higher (like they do :) though they're still cheaper than many) but quality has gone down a notch or more. Not saying I'll never be back, but it's not on my bi weekly dont wanna cook lets eat out rotation. Oh well.

I was here once when friend picked up a large take-out order, and she said it was her family's "go…read moreto" when they wanted fresh, easy, Asian food. I had to try it and the ramen and gyoza made me an instant fan. I told my neighbor about Ikkyu and she went that night. An affordable and delicious treat.

YUM!!!! Wow this place is good. Super fast service, fair pricing, and amazing quality…read more The broths. I could sip them all day. The miso soup is classic and flavorful and the udon is addictive. The fish is fresh (not something i would expect from a desert) and so very yummy. Ambiance is casual to the max. There's a little outdoor spot with no frills but the food is so good you won't really miss them.

Love to come here for authentic Chinese and dim sum. The sushi is really good too. Service is also…read morealways great with friendly servers.

Dim Sum on Sunday. We had our choice of tables and sat close to the kitchen. The order came out…read morequickly. The only disappointment was the egg tart, they were greasy and not fresh. Service was great and the food was good.

Came here for lunch. Did the chicken hibachi. Comes with a soup or salad, chicken, white rice (can…read moreget fried rice for and extra fee) and vegetables. I did the found veggies instead of rice and a salad (salad was old and soggy. Like it had been sitting awhile). The chicken and veggies were cooked well and tasted good

Came here for the lunch special with a friend. She had a bento box and I had a crab roll avocado…read moreroll lunch special. It came with soup or salad. Drinks extra. So lunch special was about $19 for me and about $21 for her. Both of us admit that the food was just marginal. I've had much better sushi and other places. To be honest, my sushi was rather dry and the spicy roll wasn't very spicy at all. Nothing really calling me back for sure. And I've had much better Japanese tea and other locations. The service was OK and the atmosphere is nice. But nothing that great to review.

Grain River Asian Bistro just blew every Vietnamese spot in the area out of the water. This place…read moreis the real deal--authentic, amazing, and honestly my new go-to when I'm craving something cozy and flavorful. The service was warm and attentive, and the pho... listen. It might just be the best pho in Tucson. The broth is rich, aromatic, and layered in a way that only true Vietnamese cooking can deliver. I also love how many veggie-forward options they offer, making it super easy to dine here no matter your preferences. And the desserts? They carry several traditional Vietnamese sweets you rarely find in the States anymore--such a special treat and a total standout. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine that actually hits, Grain River is it. A must-try.

Our favorite for Pho and Vermacelli Salad. Large menu, always fresh, great service. Also open on…read moreMondays.

Was craving Korean food after a long driving trip. Was ecstatic to find Cupbop across the street…read morefrom our hotel. We ordered 3 bowls - one with beef (bulgogi), dumplings (mandoo), rice, cabbage & glass noodles, one with chicken, beef, rice/cabbage/noodles and one bowl beef & rice. Total including tip was $47.82. A little pricey (beef costs more) but for us, it was delicious and worth it after too many fast food hamburgers, The shop was very clean and the employees very helpful walking you through the options. My only minor issue was that the glass noodles had way too much black pepper in it.

Ordered a beef cupbop made sloppy and with extra sauce on the side. However, I got it completely…read moredry. When I called the lady lied to me and claimed it was on there despite my eyes showing me that it was dry. The manager was rude and talked down to me because I had the audacity to want my food made correctly